Southern Downs Regional Council requires a contractor for cleaning services across various locations including buildings (northern and southern sites), biohazard cleaning, community housing cleaning, ad-hoc services, emergency clean-up, and other services. The contract is for a fixed term of five years with potential for three 12-month extensions. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, and materials necessary to maintain facilities, ensuring a clean, healthy, and safe work environment. Council reserves the right to award multiple or single sites to successful contractors. The tender opens on May 27, 2026, and closes on June 23, 2026.
The tender closes on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
Invoices are to be billed fortnightly, with payment terms of 30 days from the date of invoice as per council standard payment terms. If not stated, payment is due on the 21st day of each month for services provided up to the 21st of that month.
The contract specifies warranty periods for goods, which is the longer of 12 months after supply or any further period required by law. For works, the warranty period is not explicitly stated but implied by the requirement for works to be free from defects.
The supplier must be suitably experienced and hold all necessary competencies, licenses, accreditations, qualifications, permits, clearances, or other authorisations required to comply with its obligations under the contract.
The contract details provisions for substantial breach, which can lead to termination or other actions, but specific penalty amounts or structures are not detailed in the provided text.
The document mentions site access requirements and site-specific induction, but does not explicitly state if a site visit is mandatory or optional.
The contract mentions that goods must conform to any sample goods approved by the principal, but does not explicitly require the submission of samples as part of the tender process.
The supplier query cutoff is Monday, 22 June 2026, 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time. Specific challenge deadlines are not detailed.
Engaging in improper conduct, failing to comply with WHS laws, not maintaining required insurances, or providing incorrect information could lead to disqualification or contract termination.